crackberry

== English == === Alternative forms === Crackberry, CrackBerry === Etymology === Blend of crack +‎ BlackBerry, suggesting the addictive nature of crack cocaine. === Pronunciation === === Noun === crackberry (plural crackberries) (slang) A BlackBerry, a handheld device considered addictive for its networking capability. 2003 December 1, Greg Brown, Latin Trade, Freedom Magazines, Inc. BlackBerry 7210 Phone and handheld computer US$449 www.blackberry.com The corporate gold standard, once called "crackberries" in Silicon Valley because executives seemed addicted to them. 2005 March 1, Ron Seigneur (interviewee), Rick Telberg (author), Journal of Accountancy, American Institute of CPA's I just moved to a Treo 600 to replace my old cell phone and my Palm Pilot. Not quite a "Crackberry," but I just cannot stand those who have to check e-mail every five minutes. 2005 October 1, Waxer, Cindy, Chief Executive (U.S.), Chief Executive Publishing Today, over 50,000 organizations and 3 million subscribers count on BlackBerry, dubbed 'crackberry' for its addictiveness, to receive and deliver email messages on the spot.